More people are opting for cremation over the traditional burial which leads families to having to decide what to do with a loved ones cremains. If families opt to scatter remains, permission should be obtained. For distributing ashes in the ocean, it must be done at least three miles offshore; most New England state prohibit ash scattering in fresh water. For other options and the complete article, follow our link to the Boston Globe. Mourners consider new ways to scatter a loved one’s remains By Beth Teitell | Boston Globe Fenway Park gets so many requests to sprinkle cremated remains Continue Reading